#ldnwmn

[heathaakosuaphotos]

Hey beauts. My work from the #ldnwmn project is on display at Foyles Bookshop on Tottenham Court Road. The full 4 images depicting Mary Seacole for the first time. Show ends on April 6th. In honour of International Women’s Day, Futurecity has curated a presentation of LDN WMN for the Gallery at Foyles celebrating the legacy of the artworks. By re-imagining public space LDN WMN gave voice to women throughout history who have remained largely unknown for their contributions to shaping the city. Big thanks to Tate Collective & Future City. @tatecollective @futurecityblog #visualartist #ldnexhibition #maryseacole #blackbritishart #portraiture #woc https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvth4F6gcSqZjqRk-E7OFSeoxQ8QSVRViH7y3M0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hgq5r2ivsbco

[heathaakosuaphotos]

#LDNWMN is a series of public artworks across London created by women and non binary artists inspired by unsung women heroes from the capital curated by @tatecollective & supported by @mayorofldn @ldn_gov. #behindeverygreatcity Here I honour #maryseacole Heather Agyepong explores a lesser-known side of Mary Seacole's life, with a self-portrait that celebrates this famous nurse's use of herbal remedies. Seacole believed in traditional natural medicine, which she learned about from her mother in the Caribbean. Agyepong has focused not just on Seacole's compassion and dedication, but also her bravery. “Her fearlessness in defying the socio-economic boundaries laid at her feet are inspirational to other marginalised communities who feel silenced in today's world,” says the artist. In her piece, Agyepong reimagines herself as Seacole, wandering through Epping Forest in search of herbal remedies to help the wounded – a reflection not just on the nurse's life's work, but also on the importance of clean air and open spaces in London.  The work is exhibited at @cockpittheatre till 1st Nov printed by @jack__arts. Huge thanks to @natalia_t.p & @susannehakuba for all your assistance. #portraiture #bhm #blackbritishhistory #blackbritishart #visualartist #portraiture #reimagination #womeninphoto #newphotograhy #ldnexhibition https://www.instagram.com/p/BpEMcE1H5Yx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k3f643n6abxx

[heathaakosuaphotos]

I've been commissioned by @tatecollective @mayorofldn to create a new work to honour a special black woman who sacrificed for the good of others. The free outdoor exhibition #behindeverygreatcity #ldnwmn project features 19 other incredible women & non binary artists celebrating female OG's that have impacted the capital. The exhibition opens this Friday 18th till 28th. Details of the final work will be up soon. #womeninphoto #newphotograhy #ldnexhibition #blackbritishwomen #bhm2018 #creatives #femalephotographers #portraiture #reimagination https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8duEOnkEy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14y52vkcq2k6a